Youth Services Librarian Job at Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District i

This is a professional Library position. The Youth Services Librarian performs advanced and complex Library services in conjunction with selection, maintenance, reference, and circulation of library materials to meet the needs of the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree in Library Science with an emphasis in Youth Services from an American Library Association accredited Library school.

Experience: One-year related experience working with children.

Skills: Excellent communication skills, flexible work habits

Proficient in written and verbal Spanish preferred

Knowledge of children’s literature

Ability to relate to children, their caregivers, and fellow staff is essential

SALARY RANGE:

Salary range is $45,608-$58,391(Midpoint) based upon qualifications and experience. This position is full-time, non exempt, 36 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits Health Insurance, IMRF and paid time off

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide reference services i.e. staff the reference desk and answer questions using a variety of print and electronic mediums, provide assistance with computer and electronic devices, perform reader’s advisory, provide instruction for searching the online catalog, subscription databases, and the Internet, locating materials, and placing interlibrary loan requests
• Perform collection maintenance including materials evaluation, selection, and weeding
• Create and conduct programming or procure performers for youth programming both on and off-site and oversee its completion
• Perform outreach and actively seek partnerships with organizations, agencies, and businesses within the community
• Read children’s books to maintain a working knowledge of popular authors and genres
• Seek and write grants
• Seek and participate in professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Attend consortium and system meetings and events
• Create informational, promotional and marketing materials or displays for external and internal use
• Participate in the library’s youth services social media presence
• Work with the Youth Services Manager and the IT Librarian to help maintain the youth portion of the Library’s web site, which may include creating, posting, or deleting information
• Produce, maintain, and evaluate statistics as required or requested
• May Serve as Person-in-Charge (PIC) of department in absence of the manager or the Library in the absence of the managers
• Enforce Library policies and procedures
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as required or assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical ability to work with young children
• Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and the ability to lift/move books up to 40 pounds and full library carts
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and exchange accurate information with staff and library patrons
• Requires ability to effectively and efficiently operate basic office and programming equipment (computer, printer, copier, telephone, fax machine, paper cutter, laminating machine, die cut machine, smart TVs, media projectors, video game systems, SMART Board, etc.)

JOB SETTING/ENVIRONMENTAL/SOCIAL CONDITIONS:

• Indoor and outdoor conditions apply
• Must be able to work independently as well as with a team
• Must be flexible, and patient
• Working evenings and weekends is expected

West Chicago Public Library District
118 W. Washington St.
West Chicago , IL 60185

West Chicago Public Library District, DuPage County

Hours

36 hours per week, including evenings and weekends

$45,608.00 - $58,391.00(Midpoint) Based upon qualifications and experience